Jordan Murphy added 13 points for Minnesota (11-1) as the Gophers won their fifth straight game. Eric Curry had 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds off the bench as Minnesota used its size advantage to outscore the Blackbirds 38-20 in the paint.

The Gophers' next game is a week from Friday, December 23 when they take on Arkansas State at Williams Arena. Listen to the game on 1340 KROC AM.